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thence(
thehnts
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (formal) (from that place)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. de allí
Their plan was to fly to Vancouver and thence go by sea to Alaska.Su plan era ir en avión hasta Vancouver y de allí en barco hasta Alaska.
b. desde allí
The Three Wise Men journeyed thence to Bethlehem.Los Reyes Magos fueron desde allí hasta Belén.
c. de ahí
Pilar went to college to study law, and thence to a firm of lawyers in Boston.Pilar fue a la universidad a estudiar derecho, y de ahí a un bufete en Boston.
2. (formal) (consequently)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. de ahí
This material was extremely hard-wearing, thence its suitability for workwear.Este material era sumamente resistente, de ahí su idoneidad para hacer ropa de trabajo.
b. por consiguiente
Thence we can deduce that current stocks will be insufficient.Por consiguiente, podemos deducir que las reservas existentes serán insuficientes.
c. por lo tanto
Exercise is good for the body, and thence the mind.El ejercicio es bueno para el cuerpo y, por lo tanto, para la mente.
d. por eso
Benedict did not know these people, thence his reluctance to commit himself.Benedict no conocía a esas personas, por eso estaba reacio a comprometerse.
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